An introduction to rehabilitation engineering
By: edited by Rory A. Cooper, Hisaichi Ohnabe, Douglas A. Hobson.
Contributors: Cooper, Rory A.; Ohnabe, Hisaichi.; Hobson, Douglas A.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Boca Raton
Language: eng
Number of pages: 444
ISBN-13: 9780849372223
Subjects: Rehabilitation technology; Biomedical engineering; Rehabilitation; Biomedical Engineering -- instrumentation; Electronics, Medical -- instrumentation; Prostheses and Implants; Self-Help Devices; Sensory Aids
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Clinical practice of rehabilitation engineering; title: Universal design; title: Technology transfer; title: Standards for assistive technology; title: Seating biomechanics and systems; title: Tissue integrity management; title: Wheelchairs; title: Functional electrical stimulation; title: Wheelchair transportation safety; title: Rehabilitation robotics; title: Major limb prosthetic devices; title: Orthotic devices; title: Aids for people who are blind or visually impared; title: Maximizing participation for people with hearing loss; title: Telecommunications, computers and web accessibility; title: Augmentative and alternative communication technology; title: Adaptive sports and recreation technology.